Rag Parade (1956)

NewcastleonTyne, Tyne and Wear. Students prepare their floats for a rag parade through the streets of Newcastle. Students featured are from Kings College, Durham University. Several students work on a float which is decorated to look like a train. Other floats are seen. C, U of the rag collecting tins. They are labelled Rag 1956 and money collected will go to Dr Barnado s homes. L, S of floats including one called Crock s Island where students are bandaged up and have crutches. Another float has a woman dressed as a mermaid. Moving shot of the crowd lined streets. High angle shot of marching band, lots of students playing various instruments. A student dressed as a clown directs traffic. C, U of this year s beauty queen Irene Thompson. Shot of students shaking collecting tins. Various shots of the students, those watching and the floats. Narrator remarks on the fact that this Rag resulted in a record total of 14, 000 which will go to several deserving charities: a stirling tribute in